Orthopedic RN Lead: Patient Care & Team Leadership

Ochsner Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in New Orleans is seeking a Nurse Leader to oversee patient care using the nursing process and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams. You will delegate, supervise licensed and ancillary staff, and remain accountable for quality patient outcomes while supporting the department's strategic goals.

Required is a graduate of an accredited nursing program with RN licensure; BLS certification is expected, and a BSN is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN license in state of practice.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
• Leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Effectively uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient care.
• Assesses learning needs and implements teaching strategies for diverse patient populations.
• Communicates, delegates, and manages nursing team resources and acts as a leader on the interdisciplinary team.
• Uses data to evaluate and promote changes to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Supports customer satisfaction and employee morale and improvement in nursing practice.
• Adapts care to diverse patient populations, respecting privacy and effective communication.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Self-direction

Judgement

Leadership

Education

Nursing degree (RN) – Required

Bachelor's degree in nursing – Preferred

BLS certification – Required

Clinical specialty certification – Preferred

Job description

Ochsner Health in New Orleans is seeking a Nurse Leader to oversee patient care using the nursing process and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams. You will delegate, supervise licensed and ancillary staff, and remain accountable for quality patient outcomes while supporting the department's strategic goals.

Required is a graduate of an accredited nursing program with RN licensure; BLS certification is expected, and a BSN is preferred.